May Court Club of Oakville supports 19 local charities with $100K

Nineteen local community charitable organizations recently received a boost, thanks to a $100,000 donation by the May Court Club of Oakville.

The volunteer women’s organization offers its services to and raises funds for the community, with the goal of being role models for volunteerism and community service.

“We have been fortunate to be able to give back to our community every year,” said Rosa Capparelli, May Court Club of Oakville director of public relations.

“Last year, we gave back $108,000 in charitable donations and almost $60, 000 in scholarship awards, for a total of $175,000 in charitable and scholarship awards. This year, we expected to give back just as much.”

A host of fundraisers

The donation was collected from the May Court’s Nearly New Shop, scholarship dinners and annual fundraisers.

The funding presentation was made at the River Oaks Community Church on May 7 to the following local charities: